Reinventing itself each year with fresh performances and fantastic speakers, SXSW is always looking for new ways to make each festival better than the last. With an ever-expanding list of new features and perspectives—including recently formed conferences focused on education, innovative start-ups, and environmental awareness—SXSW continues to bring people together to collaborate and to create new visions.

Founded in 1987, the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival has rapidly grown into an annual series of conferences and events featuring new music, film, and interactive media. With the help of its loyal volunteers and over 2,000 devoted speakers and performers, SXSW has established itself as one of the largest—and most prestigious—music and media festivals in the world.